Wildfire Smoke Disaster: This Groundbreaking Study Links U.S. Blazes to 15,000 Deaths and an Economic Hit of $160 Billion - Sustainability Times

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Wildfire Smoke Disaster: This Groundbreaking Study Links U.S. Blazes to 15,000 Deaths and an Economic Hit of $160 Billion

IN A NUTSHELL 🔥 Wildfire smoke driven by climate change has caused 15,000 deaths and $160 billion in economic losses across the U.S. ⚠️ Exposure to PM 2.5 particles in smoke is linked to chronic illness and increased mortality, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. 🌫️ Wildfires now account for nearly half of all fine particulate matter … Continue reading Wildfire Smoke Disaster: This Groundbreaking Study Links U.S. Blazes to 15,000 Deaths and an Economic Hit of $160 Billion